Stores Lead

Location: Manchester Area

Salary:  £25- £30 Per Hour Outside IR35 (Depending on Experience)

Vacancy Type: Flexible Hours (Monday – Friday 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week)

We are looking for a Temporary position for a Stores Lead at a Well-known foods/drinks Manufacture, with ambitious development plans well underway, we are enhancing our site capability, strengthening our supply chain, and further improving our dairy offering.

As Stores Lead, you will play a key role in supporting both the Maintenance team and the wider operation. You will take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the engineering stores, ensuring materials, parts and equipment are always available and controlled effectively. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and influence the setup of a brand-new stores operation from the very beginning, contributing to the creation of high standards and best-practice processes.

Ordering & Supplier Management

• Liaise with suppliers and order engineering parts/spares as required, working along side Rubix
• Identify opportunities to improve supply reliability and optimise costs.

Process, Systems & Compliance

• Implement and continuously improve efficient systems for stock control and materials management.
• Ensure all stores activities align with Müller and regulatory standards.
• Support the use, optimisation, and administration of Kardex storage systems (experience advantageous).
• Complete all required documentation and compliance records accurately.

Stores Workplace Organisation & Continuous Improvement

• Actively participate in the Stores 5S programme, maintaining a safe, organised, and audit-ready working environment.
• Attend and support the Site Stores Steering Group, working collaboratively on improvement activities and long-term development of the stores function.
• Introduce and champion new ideas to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service to the maintenance and operations teams.

Quality Assurance

• Inspect incoming deliveries to confirm they meet specifications, are free from damage, and are correctly documented.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, accuracy, and professionalism within the stores.
• Flexibly support engineering and operational teams during planned and unplanned events.
• Operate material-handling equipment where required (FLT licence advantageous).

Our Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a stores or materials management role within a manufacturing environment (essential).
• Strong technical or engineering understanding (essential).
• Experience with automated or semi-automated storage systems such as Kardex (advantageous).
• FLT licence or willingness to train (advantageous).
• A flexible approach and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative.
• High personal standards and pride in building a best-in-class stores operation from the ground up.
• It Computer skills – Essential.

We Offer:

• £25- £30 Per Hour Outside IR35 (Depending on Experience)
• Flexible Hours (Monday – Friday 40 hours)
• Potential Permanent position

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Ace Engineering Group, please don’t hesitate to apply.